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Section 9- Wellness/Fitness Initiative Process Flashcards

1
Q

Firefighters respond to emergency incidents that require extreme ______ exertion.

A

physical

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2
Q

The high physical demands of the job often results in adverse physiological and _______ outcomes.

A

psychological

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3
Q

Over time, these adverse outcomes affect the overall __________ of the firefighting and the emergency response system.

A

wellness

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4
Q

In an effort to create a universally accepted program for improving health, wellness and fitness within the ___________ fire service,

A

North American

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5
Q

the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the__________________________ joined efforts to create the Fire Service Joint Labor Management Wellness/Fitness Initiative (WFI).

A

IAFF

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6
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Wellness/fitness initiative

A

WFI

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7
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The ultimate goal of the WFI is to improve the _________ of life of all uniformed personnel.

A

quality

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8
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The Fire Service Joint Labor Management Wellness/Fitness Initiative consists of five main areas of focus. These include:

A 
Medical
Fitness
Rehabilitation
Behavioral Health
Data Collection.
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9
Q

The exams are performed ______ with medical, fitness and injury data being gathered to track the natural history and health status of firefighters and EMS providers.

A

annually

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10
Q

the medical exam; is To determine, through the Fire Department physician, whether an individual is physically and _________ able to perform essential job duties without undue risk of harm to self or others

A

mentally

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11
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To monitor the effects of exposure to specific _______ , physical, or chemical agents

A

biological

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12
Q

To provide the worker with information about the individual’s occupational _________ and current health

A

hazards

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13
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To comply with ________ , State, Provincial, and local requirements

A

Federal

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14
Q

Throughout the history of the Fire Service the proper __________ of fitness programs in Fire Departments has been extensively debated.

A

implementation

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15
Q

Repeatedly, research has shown the need for high levels of aerobic fitness, ___________ , and muscular strength to perform firefighting job tasks safely and effectively.

A

muscular endurance

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16
Q

__________ is critical to maintaining the wellness of our uniformed personnel and therefore must be incorporated into the overall Fire Service philosophy and culture.

A

Physical fitness

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17
Q

The Fitness Evaluation consists of the following:
• Aerobic Capacity Options:
- __________
- Stair Mill

A

Treadmill

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18
Q

_________

  • Handgrip dynamometer
  • Leg dynamometer
  • Arm dynamometer
A

Muscular Strength

19
Q

Numerous studies have demonstrated the necessity of maintaining a high level of ________ capacity for Fire Service duties.

A

aerobic

20
Q

In addition, the oxygen consumption rates associated with the performance of live fire, rescue and suppression tasks fall within the range of 60%-__% of maximum.

A

80

21
Q

The cardiovascular, ___________, and thermoregulatory strain resulting from the performance of work at this high level of intensity is profound.

A

respiratory

22
Q

________ defined as the maximal force that a specific muscle or muscle group can generate.

A

strength

23
Q

The demands of FireFighting require above _______ strength.

A

average

24
Q

Several studies and job analysis have shown that the weight of equipment used by a single firefighter on the job is in excess of ____ lbs.

A

100

25
Q

Reduced muscular strength can contribute to the high incidence of sprains, ______ and back injuries among firefighters.

A

strains

26
Q

To measure strength accurately with the highest degree of safety, evaluators must emphasize ______ technique.

A

proper

27
Q

For safety and ____ collection purposes, strength measurements will be the grip dynamometer, leg dynamometer, and arm dynamometer evaluations.

A

data

28
Q

These are all safe, _____, and reliable methods to measure muscular strength.

A

valid

29
Q

____________ is the ability of a muscle group to perform repeated contractions.

A

Muscular endurance

30
Q

____ levels of muscular endurance precipitate many preventable Fire Service injuries.

A

low

31
Q

___________ is the functional measure of the range of motion of a joint.

A

Flexibility

32
Q

According to the IAFF Death and Injury Survey, the leading type of line of duty injury within the Professional Fire Service is _____________ .

A

sprains and strains

33
Q

the most prevalent line of duty injury that leads to premature departure from the Fire Service is _______ injuries.

A

back

34
Q

Every year statistics show that firefighting is one of the most ___________ occupations in the world.

A

dangerous

35
Q

In some Departments, medical disability from on the job injuries and illnesses accounts for over __% of the retirements.

A

50

36
Q

Firefighter injuries caused _____ lost work hours per 100 workers.

A

9,597

37
Q

When compared to data compiled for private industry by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the IAFF Death and Injury Survey indicates that the frequency of firefighter job related injury is ____ times that of workers in private industry.

A

4.5

38
Q

Any firefighter on extended leave status from normal duties for a continuous period of_____days or more must undergo medical and fitness evaluations prior to returning to full duty.

A

thirty

39
Q

Extended leave status includes alternate assignment, leave of absence, and leave due to illness, injury, __________, or other qualifying situation.

A

maternity

40
Q

A proactive injury _________ approach must be implemented to reduce risks in the Fire Service and improve personnel resistance to injuries.

A

prevention

41
Q

A wellness program is not complete without addressing the ___________ health of those involved.

A

behavioral

42
Q

Aside from the limits imposed by heredity and the ______________ improvements associated with training, no factor plays a bigger role in exercise performance than nutrition.

A

physical performance

43
Q

___________ increases an individual’s risk for injury, reduces performance, and adversely affects the ability to dissipate heat while working.

A

Obesity

44
Q

A well balanced diet, combined with a consistent exercise program, is the most reliable method to reduce ________

A

body fat.

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